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Trisuli & Seti

Grade 3/4 - Combination of two of the most beautiful rivers in Nepal

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Duration

6 Days
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Accommodation

3 Nts Hotels - 2 Nts Camping
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Trip Overview

Grade 3/4: An easy rafting exploration trip in Nepal that's a lot of fun too.

This suggested itinerary can readily be extended to include sightseeing and other activities too. This short Nepal rafting excursion is a journey of two rivers with mini-expeditions on both the Trisuli and Seti Rivers. The Trisuli is Nepal's most popular rafting river due to the relatively short travel time to put-in and take-out points from Kathmandu, reachable via the main highway. Big bouncy waves, hefty holes, and tricky chutes all go towards making an exhilarating ride to remember with a combination of Grade II+ and III+ rapids, with some IV’s in the monsoon season. Rapids such as ‘Snell’s Nose’, ‘Teen Devi’, ‘Ladies Delight’, ‘Upset’ and the aptly named ‘Surprise’ rapid One night is spent at the permanent Big Fig Camp on the banks of the Trisuli before more paddling and then onto Pokhara, Nepal's premier lakeside resort. You then take to the waters of the Seti River. and while there's plenty of calm water paddling, its waters flow through technical chutes and channels in places too. The rapids are grade II and III—big waves, challenging holes, and narrow runs all ‘wetting’ your appetite for more! The beauty of The Seti extends beyond its warm, sparkling waters. The Seti Khola is in an isolated gorge surrounded by luscious jungle. You can spot abundant wildlife along the river banks, including monkeys, deer, and a wide array of birds and butterflies. Several villages are nestled neatly into the face of the gorge, allowing us to stop for a village walk along the way. On this section, you'll camp 'wild' at suitable riverside locations. Two-person tents are provided, and your team will prepare some tasty meals for you in the evenings. Breakfast 'al fresco' on the balmy river banks too! Sleeping bags (3-season) will be required for the nights spent camping. We can arrange sleeping bag rentals if required.

Grade 3/4: An easy rafting exploration trip in Nepal that's a lot of fun too.

  • This suggested itinerary can readily be extended to include sightseeing and other activities too. This short Nepal rafting excursion is a journey of two rivers with mini-expeditions on both the Trisuli and Seti Rivers. The Trisuli is Nepal's most popular rafting river due to the relatively short travel time to put-in and take-out points from Kathmandu, reachable via the main highway. Big bouncy waves, hefty holes, and tricky chutes all go towards making an exhilarating ride to remember with a combination of Grade II+ and III+ rapids, with some IV’s in the monsoon season. Rapids such as ‘Snell’s Nose’, ‘Teen Devi’, ‘Ladies Delight’, ‘Upset’ and the aptly named ‘Surprise’ rapid One night is spent at the permanent Big Fig Camp on the banks of the Trisuli before more paddling and then onto Pokhara, Nepal's premier lakeside resort. You then take to the waters of the Seti River. and while there's plenty of calm water paddling, its waters flow through technical chutes and channels in places too. The rapids are grade II and III—big waves, challenging holes, and narrow runs all ‘wetting’ your appetite for more! The beauty of The Seti extends beyond its warm, sparkling waters. The Seti Khola is in an isolated gorge surrounded by luscious jungle. You can spot abundant wildlife along the river banks, including monkeys, deer, and a wide array of birds and butterflies. Several villages are nestled neatly into the face of the gorge, allowing us to stop for a village walk along the way. On this section, you'll camp 'wild' at suitable riverside locations. Two-person tents are provided, and your team will prepare some tasty meals for you in the evenings. Breakfast 'al fresco' on the balmy river banks too! Sleeping bags (3-season) will be required for the nights spent camping. We can arrange sleeping bag rentals if required.

Example Itinerary

    • Day 1
      Arrive Kathmandu
    • Day 2
      Trisuli River Rafting 1
    • Day 3
      Trisuli Rafting 2 & transfer to Pokhara
    • Day 4
      Transfer to the Seti River
    • Day 5
      More rafting & transfer to Kathmandu
    • Day 6
      Depart Nepal

  • DAY
    1

    Arrive Kathmandu

    Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you'll be met and receive a private transfer for the short distance into central Kathmandu and to the "KGH" Hotel in the heart of the Thamel district. You'll be given a briefing on your forthcoming adventure, and in the evening, you can take dinner at your leisure in one of the many choices of cafes and restaurants in Kathmandu, although the open-air courtyard cafe of the KGH Hotel is as good as anywhere.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel - Kathmandu
    Included Meals: None

    DAY 1

    Arrive Kathmandu

    Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you'll be met and receive a private transfer for the short distance into central Kathmandu and to the "KGH" Hotel in the heart of the Thamel district. You'll be given a briefing on your forthcoming adventure, and in the evening, you can take dinner at your leisure in one of the many choices of cafes and restaurants in Kathmandu, although the open-air courtyard cafe of the KGH Hotel is as good as anywhere.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel - Kathmandu
    Included Meals: None

    DAY
    2

    Trisuli River Rafting 1

    After breakfast, you'll travel by private vehicle to the Trisuli River Valley and to Baireni, the put-in point for the rafting. You'll be given a safety briefing, wetsuits, safety helmets, and life jackets. Your main baggage will travel ahead by vehicle to tonight's camp, so anything you want with you for today will go into dry bags on the raft. Once you're ready, it's onto the river, and after around an hour of paddling and a bit of whitewater (Grade 3), you'll stop at a scenic riverbank location for a picnic lunch. Back onto the water, there's some more whitewater before the river becomes a calmer paddle and leads to the permanent riverside camp known as the Big Fig. Enjoy a BBQ dinner al fresco on the stony beach and a campfire.

    Accommodation: Big Fig Trisuli River Camp
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY 2

    Trisuli River Rafting 1

    After breakfast, you'll travel by private vehicle to the Trisuli River Valley and to Baireni, the put-in point for the rafting. You'll be given a safety briefing, wetsuits, safety helmets, and life jackets. Your main baggage will travel ahead by vehicle to tonight's camp, so anything you want with you for today will go into dry bags on the raft. Once you're ready, it's onto the river, and after around an hour of paddling and a bit of whitewater (Grade 3), you'll stop at a scenic riverbank location for a picnic lunch. Back onto the water, there's some more whitewater before the river becomes a calmer paddle and leads to the permanent riverside camp known as the Big Fig. Enjoy a BBQ dinner al fresco on the stony beach and a campfire.

    Accommodation: Big Fig Trisuli River Camp
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    DAY
    3

    Trisuli Rafting 2 & transfer to Pokhara

    Take breakfast at camp; no 'crack of dawn' start either, and take to the river mid-morning to continue your journey down stream. You'll probably get a bit wet today as there are some grade 4 rapids to provide thrills along the way. After 3–4 hours of rafting, you'll reach Kuringhat, where the rafting ends. But first a leisurely picnic lunch, and then it's by road, and after around 3 hours of driving, you reach Pokhara, Nepal's premier resort. Your hotel is in the 'Lake Side' area.

    Accommodation: Hotel Karuna, - Pokhara
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    DAY 3

    Trisuli Rafting 2 & transfer to Pokhara

    Take breakfast at camp; no 'crack of dawn' start either, and take to the river mid-morning to continue your journey down stream. You'll probably get a bit wet today as there are some grade 4 rapids to provide thrills along the way. After 3–4 hours of rafting, you'll reach Kuringhat, where the rafting ends. But first a leisurely picnic lunch, and then it's by road, and after around 3 hours of driving, you reach Pokhara, Nepal's premier resort. Your hotel is in the 'Lake Side' area.

    Accommodation: Hotel Karuna, - Pokhara
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    DAY
    4

    Transfer to the Seti River

    For the next few days, you'll be paddling on the Seti River and camping wild on the shores of the river. As well as plenty of paddling on calmer waters,, there are sections of rapids (to grade 3) to negotiate along the way. It's around two and a half hours to the put-in point at Damauli. What you need for the rafting will go into dry bags and what you don't need you'll be reunited with later. Onto the river, and most of today's paddling of around 3 hours is on flat water, but it is very, very beautiful as you follow the river flanked by steep sided jungle. A sight that can only be seen by raft. There is some whitewater towards the end that will give you a chance to practise for what lies ahead. You're now below 1000m, so the climate is very much sub-tropical.

    Accommodation: Wild Seti River Camp 1
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FULL SUPPORT CAMPING

    DAY 4

    Transfer to the Seti River

    For the next few days, you'll be paddling on the Seti River and camping wild on the shores of the river. As well as plenty of paddling on calmer waters,, there are sections of rapids (to grade 3) to negotiate along the way. It's around two and a half hours to the put-in point at Damauli. What you need for the rafting will go into dry bags and what you don't need you'll be reunited with later. Onto the river, and most of today's paddling of around 3 hours is on flat water, but it is very, very beautiful as you follow the river flanked by steep sided jungle. A sight that can only be seen by raft. There is some whitewater towards the end that will give you a chance to practise for what lies ahead. You're now below 1000m, so the climate is very much sub-tropical.

    Accommodation: Wild Seti River Camp 1
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

    FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FULL SUPPORT CAMPING

    DAY
    5

    More rafting & transfer to Kathmandu

    Continue to paddle downstream all morning, and after around 3 hours, you'll reach the point where the Seti and Trisuli Rivers join. A short distance from here, the river meets the road, which is the end point for this mini-rafting expedition. From here, you'll transfer back to Kathmandu, arriving early or late in the evening. Alternatively, you could extend this holiday and do a spot of wildlife watching in Chitwan. It's only an hour or so away. Or return to Pokhara for more activities and perhaps a short Annapurna trek before flying back to Kathmandu.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    DAY 5

    More rafting & transfer to Kathmandu

    Continue to paddle downstream all morning, and after around 3 hours, you'll reach the point where the Seti and Trisuli Rivers join. A short distance from here, the river meets the road, which is the end point for this mini-rafting expedition. From here, you'll transfer back to Kathmandu, arriving early or late in the evening. Alternatively, you could extend this holiday and do a spot of wildlife watching in Chitwan. It's only an hour or so away. Or return to Pokhara for more activities and perhaps a short Annapurna trek before flying back to Kathmandu.

    Accommodation: KGH Hotel, Kathmandu
    Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    DAY
    6

    Depart Nepal

    A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return international flight.

    Included Meals: Breakfast

    Of course, there's no reason to depart today; your Nepal holiday can be readily tailor-made.

    DAY 6

    Depart Nepal

    A private transfer will take you to the airport for your return international flight.

    Included Meals: Breakfast

    Of course, there's no reason to depart today; your Nepal holiday can be readily tailor-made.

    IMPORTANT

    This is an EXAMPLE ITINERARY and can be customised for you accordingly.

    Please consider whether you want your customisable, private trip itinerary to also include CONTINGENCY.

    See our ABOUT CONTINGENCY Information

    Please CONTACT US to discuss CONTINGENCY and ADDITIONAL ACCLIMATISATION, as well as other CUSTOMISATION POSSIBILITES for your PRIVATE CUSTOM TREK

Price Guide

Price based on a private party of 4 persons, twin share rooms, low season.
  • $ US 640

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What's included

The price shown is for guideline purposes only. The price is inclusive of all accommodation described in the detailed itinerary, all airport and land transfers, private overland travel, internal flights as indicated in the itinerary, meals as indicated in the itinerary, main baggage transfers, rafting crew, safety kayaker(s) and all rafting equipment, camp cook, all camping equipment (except sleeping bags), permits and fees, and a Snow Cat Travel Rafting Guide. All guides are English-speaking professionals and fully licenced.

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